Paul Ryan, a former speaker of the House of Representatives, has assessed the possible role that stablecoins will play in fighting an upcoming U.S. debt crisis. According to Ryan, the demand derived from the increasing relevance of dollar-backed stablecoins, which use U.S. treasuries as backing, will help keep a healthy demand on U.S. debt and […] Source CryptoX Portal
With the first half of June concluded, there have been 37 venture capital deals and fundraising events in the crypto sector. Collectively, these investments totaled $317.87 million, with Avail, a modular blockchain project, leading the pack with $43 million. 37 Crypto Startups and Projects Gather $317 Million Crypto investments are ongoing, and in the last […] Source CryptoX Portal
BlackRock’s chief investment officer for ETF and index investments, Samara Cohen, has hinted that financial advisors remain “wary” of adopting spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) despite the success recorded by the investment vehicle. Despite attracting over $50 billion in investments since going live in January 2024, Bitcoin ETFs still face a sluggish uptake among financial advisors. According to Cohen, approximately 80% of Bitcoin ETF purchases originate from self-directed investors who have made their own allocation through an online brokerage account. Cohen has highlighted that financial advisors remain cautious of…
Merchants are increasingly adopting cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum, reflecting a growing trend towards digital currency payments as a viable alternative to traditional means. Merchants Embrace Digital Currency Payments Cryptocurrency is no longer a fringe concept but a rapidly growing trend in the retail sector. Retail organizations are preparing for and embracing digital currency payments. […] Source CryptoX Portal
The Salvadoran government has presented an initiative to accelerate the inclusion of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in its investment banking sector. The banking law reform introduced to the National Assembly would allow private investors to constitute banks that can provide services in Bitcoin and stablecoins for sophisticated investors Salvadoran Government Presents Bill to Allow Private […] Original
A report has found that JPMorgan Chase Bank accounted for a substantial 18% share, or $11.7 billion, of the total $64.2 billion net income reported by all FDIC-insured banks for the first quarter of 2024. This data, highlighted by financial reporters Pam Martens and Russ Martens from wallstreetonparade.com, underscores the increasing concentration of profits within […] Source CryptoX Portal
According to sources familiar with the matter, the stablecoin issuer Paxos is cutting 20% of its workforce. This development comes on the heels of Paxos International’s announcement of its yield-bearing stablecoin. Paxos Trims Workforce by 20% Bloomberg reports that Paxos has laid off 65 employees, which accounts for 20% of its staff. The information was […] Source CryptoX Portal
This week at the BTC Prague conference, Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiary T-Systems MMS announced its operation of a Bitcoin node and a Lightning Network node. Deutsche Telekom, Europe’s largest telecommunications provider and the parent company of T-Mobile, also shared plans to mine bitcoin. BTC Prague Conference: T-Mobile Owner Operates a Bitcoin Node, Plans to Mine the […] Original
The cryptocurrency market experienced a predominantly bearish trend last week. Bitcoin (BTC), the leading asset, saw its price decline by 4%. Most major tokens followed suit with quite similar movements, although a few lesser-known cryptocurrencies managed to defy the downturn. Amid widespread market pressure, the global cryptocurrency market cap decreased by $120 million, representing a 4.7% decline. It dropped from $2.54 billion at the start of the week to $2.42 billion by the week’s end. Here are our picks for some of the top cryptocurrencies to watch this week, based…
The biggest whales on the Ethereum network currently hold an all-time high of $241.635 billion in ETH, according to the newest on-chain data. According to crypto analytics firm Santiment, the 100 largest non-exchange Ethereum whales hold a record high of 68.39 million ETH tokens, while exchange wallets have declined. “The top 100 Ethereum wallets on exchanges recently fell below its May 2018 all-time low, now at 8.41 million total ETH. This is a sign of increasing distribution over time. Meanwhile, the top 100 non-exchange wallets tell the opposite story, holding…